Positive Grid Spark Mini settings
Holy Wars settings for Positive Grid Spark Mini
Megadeth · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark Mini, select the Orange Rockerverb preset, then set Gain 7.5, Power button 1, Preset selector 1, Music channel volume 5, Guitar channel volume 10. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Superstrat · updated 2026-11-02
- Preset / mode
- Orange Rockerverb
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark Mini knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Power button
- 1
- Preset selector
- 1
- Music channel volume
- 5
- Guitar channel volume
- 10
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve a percussive attack.
- Focus on crisp pick attack for clarity in fast riffing.
- Maintain aggressive dynamics to enhance the aggressive tone.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark Mini actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark Mini for Holy Wars?
Start from the Orange Rockerverb preset, then set Gain 7.5, Power button 1, Preset selector 1, Music channel volume 5, Guitar channel volume 10.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars?
Guitar: Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Superstrat. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Holy Wars on other amps
Popular songs on the Positive Grid Spark Mini
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.